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Pennsylvania American Water on Monday announced plans to upgrade nearly 11,000 feet of water mains in several Luzerne County communities.

The upgrades will improve reliability for customers, reduce service disruptions and increase water flows for firefighting, according to the utility.

Six fire hydrants will also be replaced in the $1.8 million project, which will replace pipes that were installed as far back as the 1890s.

Pennsylvania American Water broke ground on several projects in early April, replacing existing cast-iron water mains with new 8-inch ductile-iron pipe in Grove Street, Edwardsville; Oliver Street, Swoyersville; and Tripp and Dana streets, Forty Fort.

The company also began work Monday replacing 1,100 feet of existing 2-inch pipe along Warren Street and South Pioneer, Trucksville, with a new 8-inch water main.

The company expects to complete the project by late June.

Customers might experience temporary service interruptions, discolored water and low water pressure during the project. For information, contact Pennsylvania American Water's customer service center at 1-800-565-7292.

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